IIBIT’s Response to COVID-19

Please access the Frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 & Online classes by using the following link IIBIT FAQ's for COVID-19.

• If you are experiencing symptoms of the COVID 19 , please stay home and call the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated novel coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398, and wear a surgical mask to avoid the potential spread of any illness.
• IIBIT provides free confidential counselling support for any IIBIT student. If you need support, please email to studentservices@iibit.edu.au

If you are experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms and have recently traveled overseas, or have been in contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.

• Avoid contact with others
• Please  immediately report to the student support officer in ground level.
• Please keep 1.5m distance from staff and people around you
• An IIBIT First Aid Officer will assist you

IIBIT FIRST AID SPACES

SYDNEY CAMPUS	ADELAIDE CAMPUS
Ground Level - Reception	Level -2 - Reception
Level -2 - IT Service desk	Level-6 - Library
Level -3 - Library
Level -4 - Academic Room

• Students and staff attending classes are asked to self-exclude from classes if they feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms.
• Staff are expected to undertake regular activities unless you have symptoms and:
  • had close contact with someone within the past 14 days who had signs of the virus and a history of being in Wuhan, China; or,
  • had close contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of the Novel Coronavirus
• If staff members feel stressed or anxious about the situation, please discuss your personal health circumstances with a medical professional, and if required discuss with your supervisor

Symptoms include (but are not limited to) fever,cough,sore throat,fatigue and shortness of breath. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure(based on the incubation period of MERS-Cov viruses). If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately.Emergency warning signs like Trouble breathing, Persistent pain or pressure in the chest, New confusion or inability to arouse and Bluish lips or face(This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

If a student/staff member develops mild symptoms, they should:

• isolate themselves in a single room away from other and seek an urgent medical review
• when possible, isolate themselves at home while waiting for results of the assessment
• call a doctor or hospital ahead of time and tell them they may have novel coronavirus infection
• tell the doctor's clinic or hospital again when they arrive that they may have novel coronavirus infection

If the student/staff has severe symptoms, such has sever symptoms, such as shortness of breath:

• call 000 and request an ambulance
• inform the paramedics that the student/staff may have novel coronavirus infection

• Smartraveller travel advice
• Australian Government - Department of Health
• Q&A on coronaviruses, WHO
• Advice from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
• Information for university and vocational education students and staff arriving from Hubei Province, China, Department of Health
• Novel coronavirus frequently asked questions, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
• Novel- Coronavirus Provider Information, Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia

A reminder to all staff, Students and Stakeholder as you might be aware, there has been two confirmed cases of COVID-19 from the Eastern suburb of Sydney. Thus, this had urged us to call your attention and remind you to please follow the safety measures from the Australian government that includes; Read More

COVID-19-Update